Nature Study
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Discovering Wildflowers
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Join master naturalist Karen Merlau and discover the many wildflowers growing along the Black River Trail.
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The Secret Life of Ferns
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Beautiful, diverse and ancient, ferns reproduce in a mysterious alteration of life forms. Join Master Naturalist and horticulturist Holly Smith as she delves into fern evolution, life cycle, reproduction, diversity and identification. This program…
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Around The Campfire – Nature Trivia Night
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Bring your friends and family for a night of trivia – naturally!
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Discovery Bird Walk
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Meet master naturalists Janet and Andy Raddatz to observe birds and nature in the park.
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Towering Trees
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Is there a tree living on Earth today that lived when woolly mammoths walked on the Earth? Can the rings of a tree be correlated to historical events? Learn about the different identifiers of trees: rings, bark and leaves. Let’s take a walk and…
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Art – Naturally!
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Ignite your imagination to create whimsical art pieces using nature as your inspiration.
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Water Wednesday
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Explore the waters of Crystal and Musky lakes, learn about the critters that call them home and why they are so important to their ecosystems.
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Astonishing Amphibians
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Let’s hop to it! Learn about amphibians, their anatomy, and the unique sounds that set them apart! Then grab a dip net to search for tadpoles/frogs, and meet our salamander ambassador.
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Naturalist-Led Hike
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Join the naturalist for this guided hike to learn more about Devil’s Lake.